Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. “I thank our federal partners and emergency response personnel across our great state who are working tirelessly to protect and support their fellow Texans,” Gov.

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Young athletes from Madison County and surrounding areas received expert training from Former NFL players during the I-45 Combine at Madisonville High School Stadium on Saturday, June 8.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June 2 through Sunday, June 9. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Joe Velli and Kenneth Haynes entered the TEEX police academy in December, after having served as jailers for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. As of Friday, May 31, both men have graduated from the academy.

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In Junior Minor A baseball, the 8U boys junior team from Madisonville Little League made it to the playoffs to play in round four on Monday, June 10, against Harvey Blue. After a hard-fought bout, Harvey Blue won 16-4.

On Friday, June 7 members of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and community members gathered to welcome Hearts & Hands Family Care Center with an official chamber ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, June 10. The board members reviewed some developments within the school district and listened to reports from Superintendent Dr. Keith West and his staff while setting plans in motion for the upcoming term.